Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold, By E. Gardino, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity Of very good quality make

Of very good quality make

Although a Committee on War Service Badges had recommended on October 27

arriving with them in the field on the 10th

maker marked "МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР" (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "436339" on the reverse

the belt measuring 37 mm x 1

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold, By E. Gardino, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity Of very good quality make(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, insignia in 18K Gold with red, white, blue and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five rays, three of which are faceted, with a single ray between each star point, maker marked "E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 89 mm in diameter x 90 mm (h), vertical pinback, many of the enamelled beads on the crown